Smokey Turkey & Lentil Soup With Garlic Cheese Croutons Recipe

Name: Smokey Turkey & Lentil Soup With Garlic Cheese Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CROUTONS:; 2 cups Bread Of Your Choosing, I Used Great Harvest Nine Grain; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; FOR THE SOUP:; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 cup Onions, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock; 1 cup Dried Mixed Lentils, Rinsed; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1-1/2 cup Celery, Chopped; 1-1/2 cup Carrots, Sliced; 2 cups Turkey Or Chicken, Cooked And Shredded; 3 cups Power Greens, I Used Kale, Spinach, And Swiss Chard; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded For Serving

Servings: persons

FOR THE CROUTONS:
2 cups Bread Of Your Choosing, I Used Great Harvest Nine Grain
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
FOR THE SOUP:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Onions, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 cup Dried Mixed Lentils, Rinsed
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Pepper
1-1/2 cup Celery, Chopped
1-1/2 cup Carrots, Sliced
2 cups Turkey Or Chicken, Cooked And Shredded
3 cups Power Greens, I Used Kale, Spinach, And Swiss Chard
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded For Serving

1
Preheat oven to 450 F. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet toss bread with olive oil, garlic, garlic salt, dried oregano and Parmesan cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 10, or until bread is crispy and dried. Remove from oven and set aside.
2
In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Let the mixture bloom for 2 minutes. Add in chicken stock, lentils, smoked paprika, garlic salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let it cook for 10-20 minutes.
3
After 10 or 20 minutes add in celery and carrots and turkey or chicken. Let the soup simmer another 15 minutes. Add in mixed greens at the end, and cook just until wilted, about 3 minutes.
4
Spoon into bowls, top with Parmesan cheese and garlic croutons.
5
Enjoy!

1125

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CROUTONS:, 2 cups Bread Of Your Choosing, I Used Great Harvest Nine Grain, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Smokey Turkey & Lentil Soup With Garlic Cheese Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smokey Turkey & Lentil Soup With Garlic Cheese Croutons

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